Marilyn · skye
Baca Ruadh
At 638m on the Isle of Raasay, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 638.2m/ 2093ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NG 47489 57546
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic basalt landscape of the Trotternish peninsula to the 638m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Exposed island hillside with volcanic rock and thick heather. Wind and rain are more frequent than on the mainland.
In winter
Winter on Skye is dominated by Atlantic storms. Snow cover is patchy. The main hazards are wind and the slippery basalt rock.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 42m
- Edinburgh9h 51m
OS maps: OS Landranger 23, OS Explorer 408, OS Explorer 409
Current conditions
Daylight Today
17h 14mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:11
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:59
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026